Italian Asparagus Rice Salad

Ingredients

1/4 c parmesan cheese
1/4 c italian-style breadcrumbs
4 chicken breast
1 tb olive oil
6 c torn spinach leaves
3 c rice
1 lb asparagus
2 slices tomatoes
1/2 c onion
3/8 c walnuts
2 tb basil
5/8 c vinaigrette salad dressing

Instructions

Combine cheese and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Coat each chicken breast with breadcrumb mixture. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir about 5 minutes until brown. Remove chicken; place in large bowl. Add spinach, rice, asparagus, tomatoes, onion, walnuts, and basil; toss well. Just before serving pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Each serving provides: * 493 calories * 28 g. protein * 27 g. fat * 4 g. saturated fat * 37 g. carbohydrate * 4 g. dietary fiber * 51 mg. cholesterol * 781 mg. sodium